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6-3 Universal Precautions (cont.) Universal Precautions apply to all blood and body fluids Standard Precautions –Used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients –Prevents the transmission of disease

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6-9 Apply Your Knowledge ANSWER: There are three categories of risk: Category 1: Expose a worker to blood, body fluids, or tissues and require specific protective measures Category 2: Usually do not involve risk of exposure, but precautions are required in certain situations Category 3: No risk of exposure, so no special protection is required OSHA divides medical tasks by level of risk. What are these risk categories?